Specific Rules for Fallout 3

• All normal hitless rules for Fallout 3 must be followed.

• Performance & Display:

  • The game must be locked to 60 FPS at all times during the run.

  • FPS must remain visible on screen throughout the entire run. Tools like RivaTuner or Dxtory are recommended for this.

  • Game audio must be audible in your recording.

  • Using third-party tools to dynamically reduce FPS during gameplay is not allowed.

  Game Integrity:

  • Console commands are strictly prohibited.

  • Mods of any kind are not permitted.

  • All voice files must match in language (no mixing across languages).

  • You must fully exit and relaunch the game between resets to prevent memory or state carryover from prior attempts.

    • While not mandatory, video proof of a clean boot is appreciated to verify game restart.

  Save Requirements:

  • All runs must begin from a custom save file created at the start of the game (after gaining control as the baby).

  • To create this start save:

    • Begin a new game and create your character.

    • After character creation, wait without moving for the autosave to trigger.

    • Once it appears, load that autosave and immediately create a manual save over it.

    • Use this file as your starting save for all runs.

  • All saves loaded during the run must have been created during the same session.

  Timing Rules:

  • Timer begins upon gaining control after loading the start save.

  • Timer ends when pressing Enter at the purifier console.

  Load Management:

  • For PC runs, the use of a load remover is recommended to standardize timing.

  • On console, timing must include loads, as there’s no viable load removal method available.

  Input & Rebinding:

  • Key/button remapping is allowed only under these conditions:

    • Input must be 1:1 — one physical input = one in-game action.

    • A maximum of two inputs per device can be assigned to the same function.

    • Scroll wheel up/down bindings are not allowed.

  Permitted INI Tweaks:
  All changes must be made within Fallout_default.ini found in the installation directory. The following tweaks are allowed:

  ini

  [General]

   

  bUseThreadedAI=1 ; Stability improvement (was 0 by default)

   

  iNumHWThreads=2 ; Stability improvement for multicore systems

   

  bDisableAllGore=1 ; Optional, helps with copyright-safe uploads

   

  [Display]

   

  iPresentInterval=0 ; Disables VSync, can reduce input lag

   

  [Controls]

   

  fForegroundMouseAccelBase=0

   

  fForegroundMouseAccelTop=0

   

  fForegroundMouseBase=0

   

  fForegroundMouseMult=0 ;

  Disables mouse acceleration

   

  Not Allowed:

  • Any changes affecting world rendering, disabling tutorials, or providing unfair gameplay advantages.

  • Quicksave spamming is disallowed as it can lead to unintended speed advantages during movement.